Many dog owners not only adore their pets, but also try to prove to the whole world that their four-legged friend can become a champion in his category. Participation in exhibitions and victory brings a lot of positive emotions and well-deserved pride in the dog.
Not every beautiful individual can become a champion - the path to fame is as thorny as that of people - training, diets and daily preparation for the fight for the champion title. Dog shows are held according to international rules, since Russia is a member of the International Cynological Federation. Exhibitions are held by dog breeds and, having applied to one category, it is impossible to get into another
The path to the pedestal
Getting to a dog show is not entirely easy and you need to start with the preparation of documents. According to the rules of dog shows, documents must be submitted, which will indicate all the data on the origin of the dog, as well as veterinary information.
The following is required:
- pedigree of a dog or a metric for dogs under 1, 5 years old;
- a passport from a veterinarian with notes on valid vaccinations;
- medical certificate in the form F1 or F2, its availability gives the right to a free examination of the dog at the show.
The International Cynological Federation was formed in 1911 and re-established after the First World War in 1912. At the moment, the federation unites 13 thousand clubs and about 2 million people around the world.
The appearance of the dog is also of great importance in the fight for the title of champion. This will help the correct care and nutrition of the pet. The show dog in a standing position is beautiful and lean, costal arches are visible in it. Skinny or fat individuals receive negative points even before the ring, which reduce the likelihood of winning in their category.
Before the show, the dog must be washed, the teeth are brushed, the coat is combed, do not forget that external data will help to get a positive assessment and a positive attitude of the judges.
Before the start of the show, both the dog and the owner need to get used to it. If the animal reacts violently and is not ready to enter the ring, try to train it to go out before the event. Everything must be taught gradually, without causing a shock state in your beloved pet.
Exhibition holding
In addition to preparing a pet, it is necessary to learn a few rules of behavior during the exhibition.
- do not enter into disputes with the judge;
- do not yell at the dog;
- it is necessary to come to the ring in advance - being late automatically excludes you from the list;
- having arrived at the exhibition, you must go through veterinary control and get a bib number for your pet;
- register at the table of the exhibitors, get a catalog of exhibitors;
- find out the ring number, expert data and the beginning of the examination of your pet's breed.
The first dog show took place on June 28, 1859 in British Newcastle. Only setters and pointers were allowed to participate.
Take your dog to fresh air prior to the examination in your ring. Listen carefully to all announcements so you don't miss the beginning. Usually it is known in advance at what time and in what order show classes of one breed are held.
You can find out all the nuances of the exhibition from the organizers of the exhibition, and it is better to do this in advance, so as not to get into a mess later. Dog shows are annual events that can be found in magazines, the Internet, and classifieds.
